Chapter VIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

later than; following

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

a place where planes take off and land

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

plural of “airplane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Aren’t they wonderful!

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

an occurrence of something

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

greatly pleased

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading Norma exclaimed.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

the act of designating or identifying something

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

and nothing more

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Look, Rosa!”

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

a small constellation in the southern hemisphere near Lupus and Ara in the Milky Way

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

for a short time

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

carry out

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading ROSA ALMOST FLIES On the Saturday that Norma and Rosa went to visit the airfield they doffed their uniforms and put on their civies.

at the time that

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

-ing form of “wing” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading “All the same,” Norma said, “we’ll take along our identification cards, just in case—” Airplanes, especially those flown by the Army Air Forces, had always interested Norma, so she was more than delighted when shortly after their arrival at the field, a flight of small, sleek fighter planes came winging in out of the blue.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading “Aren’t they wonderful!